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Elpiner Family History

Elpiner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Leiner, Elsner, Ellner, Pliner, Piner, Ellinger, Kleiner, Eppinger

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Where is the Elpiner family from?

You can see how Elpiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpiner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elpiner families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elpiner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elpiner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elpiner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elpiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elpiner. 100% of Elpiner women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Elpiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpiner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Elpiner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Elpiner. For the veterans among your Elpiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpiner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Elpiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elpiner in 1969 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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